Lot 430: CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius. Laodicea mint. Struck 199 AD.

AUCTION: Sale 303

Description

CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (20mm - 3.80 g). Laodicea mint. Struck 199 AD. ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / SEVERII PII AVG FIL, Caracalla standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand, reverse spear in left; captive seated left at feet. RIC IV -; BMCRE -; RSC -. Near EF, some very light cleaning scratches. .

Reverse type not recorded for Laodicea although several specimens have been noted by the cataloger including an example from the same dies in the Barry P. Murphy Collection. See RIC 45 and BMCRE 172 for the same type from Rome.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 430
Listing #: 183700
Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 7:34:30 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $275
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 430
Listing #: 183700
Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 7:34:30 PM CT
Estimate: $150